Find kids’ events, activities, days out & family services near you
If you are wondering what’s on for families in Cheshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Wirral, Wrexham or Flintshire, or you’re looking for family friendly places to take the kids when they are bored, or ideas for kids’ days out, you’re in the right place.
Kidsguide is packed with information for families including clubs, classes & activities for children, party entertainment, groups & activities for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, pregnancy services, options for childcare and much more.
Just click on the quick links below and don’t forget to check our round up of Halloween events and Autumn half term fun plus where to see fireworks around this bonfire night.
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Electricycle Avenue
Ever wondered how much energy it takes to make your favourite brew? Unleash your inner scientist and become immersed in storytelling, history and experiments at this event. Brought to you by Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP), Electricycle Avenue will be powered by the people… powered by you! By creating a human powerstation, you’ll be pedalling to […]
Hocus Pocus Adventure Challenge; school of Wizardry at Rivendell Garden Centre
22nd October 2018 Let Magic Merlin take you through your own exciting Wizard School! Enjoy wizard themed challenges, games and much more. Learn the Wizard anthem, wand technique and broomstick riding and at the end be awarded your very own certificate as an honorary Wizard! Interactive, high energy, wizard themed fun workshop for your under […]
Public Firework Displays Bonfire Night 2018
Public bonfires and firework displays in Manchester, Cheshire, Liverpool, Wirral, Flintshire & Wrexham. Your complete guide to where to see fireworks displays in North West England and North East Wales in 2018 including: Toddler-friendly fireworks Small children are often afraid of big bangs, so you may have decided to give big fireworks displays a miss this year. That’s a shame, […]
Screamania Family Halloween Attraction
A FUN FILLED HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE A family friendly fun Halloween event featuring live actors, a spooky maze, amazing special effects, actor lead animation and spooky tales, holograms, slime making and a trick or treat walk through the park .. but with a twist. Plus the incredible Spooky Arena challenge – a unique mix of a […]
New & Exclusive Superhero Parties!
We’re so excited to announce that Freedome Superhero Parties are now available at Freedome Cheshire Oaks! Our exclusive Freedome Superhero Parties offer the chance to combine getting dressed up in your own exclusive Freedome cape and mask, with the thrill of 90 minutes of JUMPING, FLIPPING and SWINGING across the Warrior Course to celebrate your […]
Chocolate parties for children (& adults)
Based nr Chester, happy to travel Delightfully delicious chocolate parties for ages 4 upwards including teenagers and adults. Your child will enjoy a variety of chocolate making activities including; -making a chocolate lollipop -dipping various fillings into chocolate and decorating them -designing and decorating a cookie (or two) using chocolate and other decorations The party […]
Musical Theatre Holiday Workshops
Following the success of Theatretrain’s Summerschool holiday workshops they have announced a Half Term Holiday Workshop for the forthcoming October half term break. The theme for the week will be THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. The workshop has been developed to offer a full programme of a variety of skills. It offers a fun filled five day […]
The Actors’ Lab
Wilmslow Acting is an exciting and tempting career choice for many young people, it is also highly competitive. Not only does it require talent, it requires versatility, dedication and plenty of hard work. Whilst we nurture and encourage those who endeavor to succeed in this industry we also encourage those who love performing merely as […]
Chill Factore – Awesome Real Snow Parties!
Manchester For the coolest party in Manchester, celebrate your child’s birthday in an unforgettable place and on REAL SNOW! Chill Factore offers a unique array of fun-filled and exciting activities from £7 per person which are guaranteed to make your child’s birthday extra special. Prepare for snow filled fun and games with an Altitude Party! […]
Hello Panda Mandarin School – The First Montessori Chinese school in Liverpool & Wirral
Liverpool Hello Panda Mandarin school. The First Montessori Chinese language school in Liverpool & Wirral. Let the world connect, learn Chinese! Immersive & Fun-filled fantasy with Panda & Chows. Enrol now! Free Trial lesson! Every student will use smart E-learning technology in all classes with their own log in account. Here in the Hello Panda […]
Toddler Bouncing Daily At Freedome
Our fun, FreeBees toddler sessions begin between 9am and 11am weekdays during term time and start at 9am at weekends and in school holidays. Our FreeBees toddler sessions cost only £5 for 2 hours and include: 1 hour of toddler trampoline time, where your little ones have the whole park to themselves to explore and […]
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly are highly professional, experienced Children’s Entertainers. We guarantee excellent entertainment for all occasions. Top Class….. Comedy/ Magic/ Party Games/ Prizes/ Puppets/Spinning Plates/ Balloon Modelling/ Mini Disco with Bubbles! Non stop fun for all. We offer captivating magical entertainment for all occasions – Birthday, Christenings, Weddings, Schools, Nurseries, Festivals/Fetes, Shopping Centres, […]
Kraftynoon Children’s Craft Party In New Wirral Studio Or Mobile At Your Venue
Slime Parties Do you want a slime birthday party? Slime parties are now available on weekdays after school from 4.30pm or Sunday mornings. Parties cost £126 for 10 children and include two hours of slime making, two tubs to take home along with additional slime recipes a fun way to learn how to make effective […]
Animal Encounter Birthday Parties
North West For a fun filled yet educational birthday party, invite the critters from The Wild Roadshow. Whilst learning all about their natural habitats, diets and interesting facts, party guests will be encouraged to handle our cute and friendly reptiles and creepy crawlies. The birthday boy or girl will have the chance to handle the […]
Top six gender neutral party ideas for children
How to plan a kids’ party which will appeal to both boys and girls So you’ve got a children’s party to organise and there are going to be girls and boys coming. What kids’ party theme will work well for mixed genders? You could go down the dual theme route such as knights and princesses, […]
Birthday Parties at Round Ponds Adventure
Cheshire A fun packed party in the outdoors with the choice of two of the following activities; Raft building, Bush craft, Free-Fall simulation, Vertical Challenge or Giant See-Saw. For younger or older children, we do have a few other options too. It is all led by our instructors who are there to give you a […]
Nutrition and Nurture
Cheshire A range of antenatal workshops focusing on breastfeeding, building a relationship with your baby and supporting their development. One to one, postnatal breastfeeding support is also available. Our popular ‘Mocktails and Cake’ workshop series includes social time to build your support network and mini talks by special guests to introduce you to things like […]
Alphatots – Fun Phonics & Pre-phonics Classes for 2-4s
Didsbury, Withington, Altrincham, Sale A brand new concept in toddler / preschool classes for Manchester and Cheshire! There are lots of classes for babies and toddlers, but nothing quite like this! Phonics classes for 2-4 year olds and pre-phonics for 1-2 year olds. Alphatots Phonics classes are for 2-4 year olds and teach a new […]
Puddle Ducks
Chester, Wirral and North Wales Puddle Ducks offer aqua natal classes, baby & pre school including school-aged swimming lessons across Chester, Wirral and North Wales. All our instructors are highly trained, fully qualified and full of enthusiasm! Classes running across various locations seven days a week across the region. 01829 740825 www.puddleducks.com
Discover the Magic of Baby Signing with Sing and Sign!
Hi there I have been running Sing and Sign classes in Chester and Wirral for over ten years now, having discovered the joy of signing with my own two children. Many hundreds of parents and babies have learnt the fun and closeness of signing through our classes in Chester, Heswall and Hoylake. Baby signing increases […]
FREEDOME believes in chasing thrills, not taking chances. Fun starts and ends with safety.
FREEDOME ‘Aerial Trampoline Freestyle Park’, situated next to Cheshire Oaks outlet village in Ellesmere Port, is the next generation in active entertainment, offering much more than just your average trampoline park … From FreeStyle, the massive court showcasing trampolines with sprung walls to FreeForm’s huge airbags as well as the exhilarating Warrior courses and Ultimate […]
Diddikicks Pre-School Football Coaching
Diddikicks® are the largest football coaching company in the North of England for ages 18 months – 5 years old.
We offer –
FREE trial at your local class
FA Qualified Coaches
Small Class Sizes
Postnatal Exercise – Incorporating Baby!
Come and have fun while we tone those tums 🙂 Exercise with baby is a unique postnatal exercise and recovery program, that really works at getting mummy fit, strong, toned and energised. All while Baby is included and has lots of fun with you too! (Don’t be fooled though, this is serious exercise : ) […]
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly’s Happy Parties for Kids Aged 2 – 9 yrs
North West Comedy, Magic, Balloons, Disco and much more! Silly Milly & Jolly Molly Show will entertain your children with comedy, magic tricks, balloon models, games (with prizes!) and disco parties, for 1 hour, 11/2 hours or 2 hours depending on preference. Excellent entertainment & 100% reliable. Birthdays (Birthday Child guaranteed to feel special!) Schools […]
Baking Class For Children From 2 Years Old
Upton, Chester What could be more useful fun than a baking class for little ones with us!!! First in a Chester area cafe which running baking class for children from 2 years old!!! Family friendly cafe with separate play area for kids upstairs!!! Making and Baking session for little ones four times in a week!!! […]
Sublime Science Party – Dragons Den Winning!
Nationwide Do you want to 100% Guarantee your child’s birthday party will be wonderfully different and absolutely unforgettable, without mess, stress or hassle? The Sublime Science Party is Netmums Award-Winning, Dragon Approved (winning Dragons’ Den) and 100% Slimetastically Guaranteed to be awesome. Over the past 8 years Sublime Science has enthralled more than 500,0000 children […]
Awesome Children’s Parties
Here at Academy of FUN! we believe that creativity and crazy imagination is the key to having good, honest FUN! We are all about the giggles and making FUN memories! Our children’s parties are the best in town. We know that because the children tell us – and they know how important it is to […]
Go Potty! Pottery Parties!
Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside A pottery party experience that comes to you! I’ll bring all the equipment and materials to your home or party venue. Everyone taking part will be assisted to make a pot on the wheel. I use air drying clay so there’s no need for a kiln and your party guests will all […]
Jabberjacks – Giving Children That Special Party Experience!
Jabberjacks deliver fantastic children’s birthday party entertainment, specifically tailored to the birthday child’s age. Attracting 5 star ratings online, Jabberjacks parties have been around for over 15 years and offer 2 packages: Jabberjacks Playmates parties for children aged between 2-4 years use a unique combination of puppets and brightly coloured sensory props which come out of […]
Diddikicks – Pre-School Football Coaching (18m – 5yrs)
Merseyside & Wirral Football coaching for children aged 18 months – 5 years. At diddikicks, our focus is on fun. Through our age defined, specifically designed training sessions, we teach an understanding, and develop a love of football at a very young age. These sessions, run by our charismatic and passionate coaches, both engage and […]
Mini Millfields – Funded Places For 2 And 3 Year Olds.
Millfields CE Primary School, Willington Avenue, Eastham, CH62 9EB Millfields CE Primary School’s Two Year Old Provision Mini Millfields is a special place full of learning, laughter and friendship and where all children are happy; feel safe and are valued. We provide the best possible educational provision in a stimulating and creative environment. We pride […]
Maya Workshops for Schools
Cheshire, Liverpool, Wirral, Merseyside Primary KS2 teachers and parents! Maya Culture workshops for primary schools Fun interactive sessions Choose one or all 3! • Key facts talk, Millionaire game, colouring & a story • Mayan numbers explanation. Bingo game. Work on white boards. Exercises for all abilities • Make a pendant, history of chocolate Booklet […]
Skills for Life, Not Just the Stage! Stagecoach Theatre Arts School – Chester
**NEW SCHOOLS OPENING** Stagecoach Theatre Arts School has been running for over 20 years and is the most popular and well established part time theatre arts school in Chester! Besides our main school we also do lots of other exciting things… …We provide the children’s cast for professional productions in the North-West such as ‘Joseph […]